Law Office of Antonio P. Garcia, Jr.

09/07/2026

California lawmakers passed legislation establishing ethical requirements for attorneys using generative artificial intelligence, sending the bill to Governor Newsom for his signature.

California's legislature has approved a first-of-its-kind state law setting rules for how lawyers are permitted to use generative artificial intelligence in their work.

07/13/2026

A federal judge in San Francisco denied United Airlines' motion to dismiss in a breach of contract case over what constitutes a "window" seat.

A federal judge has allowed a proposed class-action lawsuit against United Airlines to continue after passengers accused the carrier of charging them for “window seats” that had no windows.

07/11/2026

Despite strong opposition from developers and businesses, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld restrictions on commercial and industrial gas appliances in four Southern California counties.

A divided 9th Circuit panel has upheld South Coast Air Quality Management District’s zero-NOx appliance rule, which will require the phaseout of certain gas-fired water heaters, boilers and process heaters…

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day! Have a great one!

07/02/2026

New California laws, which become effective on July 1, may affect you or your business.

From clearer food labeling to phone usage being limited in schools, there are a host of new rules that Californians must abide by starting July 1, with a range of legislation involving public safety, education, and employment.

06/30/2026

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected the Trump Administration’s attempt to limit birthright citizenship.

The decision firmly rejected the executive order that Trump issued on the first day of his second term.

01/06/2026

A San Francisco Superior Court judge ruled that Proposition K— the controversial ballot measure that led to the closure of the Great Highway and the creation of Sunset Dunes—was legal.

An effort to overturn the closure of the Great Highway in San Francisco to create a park has been tossed out of court.

01/01/2026

May the new year bring you peace, prosperity, and good health!

01/01/2026

Prepare for these laws that will go into effect in 2026.

As the final days of 2025 are counted down, new laws loom in California, taking effect Jan. 1.

12/15/2025

Wishing you and yours the merry best this holiday season!